keep in

phrasal verb

kept in; keeping in; keeps in
1
: to not show or express (something, such as an emotion)
You shouldn't keep your anger in all the time.
2
: to continue to provide (someone) with (something needed or wanted)
It's very expensive keeping my children in clothes that fit.

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For those voting today, here are some key rules and reminders to keep in mind: Polls are open from 7:30am-7:30pm in Arkansas. Alex Golden, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 One thing to keep in mind is that generative AI is doing this via the use of mathematical and computational pattern-matching based on mimicking human writing. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 This is important to keep in mind when evaluating polls, particularly where margins are small and performance is evaluated based on getting the winner right, i.e., polls could get close to the final vote share and yet point to the incorrect winner. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 One more thing to keep in mind, per Keatley: Capsaicin can interact with some medications, especially blood thinners. Korin Miller, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keep in 

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“Keep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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